CHENNAI: The city police have arrested four persons, including a YouTuber and a techie, for peddling drugs in Choolaimedu. The police seized 1.5 kg of ganja, 260 grams of OG ganja, MDMA tablets and Rs 2.5 lakh cash from the accused.

The Anti-Narcotics Intelligence Unit (ANIU) of the city police, which has been functioning since August 2024, has been systematically untangling synthetic drug networks in the city. The ANIU personnel had received a tip-off about the movement of drugs in Choolaimedu police limits, after which they coordinated with the local police and kept vigil in Kamala Nehru Nagar.

The police teams detained four persons on suspicion. As they gave evasive replies, their belongings were searched, leading to the discovery of the narcotic items.

The arrested persons were ide

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